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61_FL_Apache · 03-05-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

I like the idea as far as sealing everything to prevent moisture from getting into cracks.

I am wondering, does it "off gas"? Meaning will it release funky, maybe toxic, fumes that you will be breathing in the cab? Probably not any worse though than epoxy paint.

Just a thought..

Interesting thought. It is thinned with xylene<sp>. I would think when it dries and that evaporates, the gas/smell would be gone. It was kinda smelly when I put it on, but so was all the other paint in there.

*lakeroadster* · 03-05-2011, 05:59 PM

Finished up the hidden radio today, hooked up the antenna, finished assembly of the console and reinstalled the passenger seat.

Installed a CB antenna in the original fuel filler location. An "era correct" addition (CB Antenna). More photos and data in my build thread.

kieth · 03-06-2011, 12:01 PM

Started blasting the bed today..........................here are a few pics.....one cannot sand this fast........

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...07426574_ogvuC

**70inline6** · 03-06-2011, 03:29 PM

Took my old starter to Autozone and had it tested.... LOL It sounded like a coffee grinder in their machine and tripped the safety breaker. Tested the new one I bought... spun and sounded like a high power air drill... nice.

Installed the new starter and new wire harness.... one thing at a time.

kirtzen · 03-06-2011, 06:13 PM

replaced drivers door bottom.
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willyp · 03-06-2011, 07:09 PM

tore out the seat and old carpet, sand blasted the instrument bezel and painted it, reinstalled the tacho, sound deadener and scored matching chrome choke knob and cigarette lighter at the junk yard for $10.

AZ66GMC · 03-06-2011, 11:56 PM

Refinished my speedo today. Just need to finish the fuel and temp gauges and paint the needles fluorescent orange

You can see more pics on my build page.

Tony

61_FL_Apache · 03-07-2011, 09:00 AM

My cab is about 90% complete and its back on the road today.

*lakeroadster* · 03-07-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

My cab is about 90% complete and its back on the road today.

Man that sure came out nice.....

tenni126 · 03-07-2011, 11:20 AM

Changed out the door lock cylinders and got the new wing window seal in on the drivers side. Here's a little tip in case anyone is considering the seal replacement: Don't.

I did get it in, but it took a LOT of messing around. I'll post pics for the other side, as it should go quicker after the learning curve. It's not all that bad in hindsight, but requires a few rivets drilled out, and some 'creativity' on re-assembly, due to differences in the aftermarket parts.

steverino66 · 03-07-2011, 01:35 PM

Finally finished driver's side of bed where I removed the old chain mounts - eliminated holes and latch cutout areas; started passenger side but ran out of MIG gas (bigger bottle?)!
Also patched the hideous hole where the antenna was…

**Bugeyev8** · 03-07-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by steverino66

Finally finished driver's side of bed where I removed the old chain mounts - eliminated holes and latch cutout areas; started passenger side but ran out of MIG gas (bigger bottle?)!
Also patched the hideous hole where the antenna was…

the bigger gas bottle costs almost as much as the little ones, my gas shop let me trade in the smaller one for the larger one, All I had to do was pay for the gas, also check and see what the gas settings are should be about 12 inside and up to about 15-20 outside

steverino66 · 03-07-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeyev8

the bigger gas bottle costs almost as much as the little ones, my gas shop let me trade in the smaller one for the larger one, All I had to do was pay for the gas, also check and see what the gas settings are should be about 12 inside and up to about 15-20 outside

Thanks. I got my little 20 cu. ft. from NAPA, only costs me $16 for refill - I'm using (wasting) less as I get better at welding, so I'll certainly check on the bigger one.

**Bugeyev8** · 03-07-2011, 03:57 PM

Got the heater panel painted and the glove box door re painted, the weather finally got in the temps where the paint will work, not perfect but not too much dirt in the paint...

kieth · 03-07-2011, 06:17 PM

She's Naked--------------call this the stripping thread

Kieth

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...07426574_ogvuC

61_FL_Apache · 03-07-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kieth

She's Naked--------------call this the stripping thread

Kieth

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...07426574_ogvuC

WOOHOO!!!!! Show some

Hipper · 03-07-2011, 08:53 PM

wether was nice enough took the fork lift and got the diff out of its hidding place and placed it on the flat bed of the 65 dually. Now to just get it under the bed insted of on it.

jbgroby · 03-07-2011, 09:04 PM

Spent the day in the following manner:

1. Spent about 2 hours trying like hell to figure out why the gas pedal linkage would not line back up with the carb throttle, removing the linkage and turning it around - Had installed the relay backward after painting it 6 months ago.

2. Spent an hour mounting the wiper motor and trying to remember how the relay linkage was laid out. Had to refer back to the pictures I took 4 years ago. TAKE PLENTY OF PICTURES!!

3. Spent 3 hours installing the interior defroster/heater combo and under dash heater box

3. Spent an hour installing glovebox liner, light, bumpers and door.

198plus · 03-07-2011, 11:48 PM

BBC installed............

bubba327 · 03-08-2011, 12:02 AM

What did I do to my truck today???
I took a picture of it cuz it looked really good as a daily driver parked in the high school parking lot.
I am proud of my daughter that she loves driving a 64 truck!
I was delivering a forgotten lunch.

And it is still winter in Idaho
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TopFuel1966 · 03-11-2011, 10:00 PM

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evobuilder · 03-11-2011, 11:14 PM

got my truck dialed in..... runs freakin awesome.... EXCEPT..... it seems the float levals are still off a little. I will take running 90% better, then how ****ty it was running before. Now its time to get my temp gauge working, it never ends!

jbgroby · 03-11-2011, 11:37 PM

Got the day/night Mirror installed, the transmission cover in place, the bench seat mounted, the choke cable routed and the gas pedal mounted with brass screws so they never rust. Also I created an album for your viewing pleasure called "Fal-Tor-Pan, The Reassembly". Those of you who are Start Trek fans will know what I'm talking about.

http://rides.webshots.com/album/579894970vydbSl

Fal-Tor-Pan, the Re-fusion. This ritual was performed on a 1960 GMC 305 V-6, 127" wheel Base Wideside Pickup in 2011. The ritual was considered very EXPENSIVE, both to the Owner of the Truck and to the keeper of the Katra, read "Purse". For this reason, it was almost never performed and at the time of Jake's Fal-Tor-Pan, it is unclear whether the ritual would be complete by June 2011.

jbgroby · 03-11-2011, 11:43 PM

I forgot to add that I mounted the under dash tissse holder, Sissy but kinda kool to have.

Doug19 · 03-12-2011, 12:12 AM

evobuilder what is your supension set-up and how much is it lowered looks awesome and just what I am after

03-05-2011, 05:59 PM	#2652
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished up the hidden radio today, hooked up the antenna, finished assembly of the console and reinstalled the passenger seat. Installed a CB antenna in the original fuel filler location. An "era correct" addition (CB Antenna). More photos and data in my build thread. Last edited by lakeroadster; 03-06-2011 at 01:40 PM.

03-06-2011, 12:01 PM	#2653
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started blasting the bed today..........................here are a few pics.....one cannot sand this fast........ http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...07426574_ogvuC

03-06-2011, 03:29 PM	#2654
70inline6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pell City, AL Posts: 255	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Took my old starter to Autozone and had it tested.... LOL It sounded like a coffee grinder in their machine and tripped the safety breaker. Tested the new one I bought... spun and sounded like a high power air drill... nice. Installed the new starter and new wire harness.... one thing at a time. Attached Images __________________ Brad Smith 1983 C10, Fleet, 305/Auto 2011 Indian Chief Blackhawk Dark 2021 Indian Challenger Previous 1960 C10, LBFS, 235/3 OTT 1963 C20, LBFS, 235/3 OTT 1964 C10, SBSS, 350/Auto (GMC) 1966 C10, LBSS, 250/3OTT 1970 C10, LBSS, 250/3OTT 1978 C35, CC Dually, 454/Auto Last edited by 70inline6; 03-06-2011 at 03:36 PM.

03-06-2011, 06:13 PM	#2655
kirtzen Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: bellingham wa Posts: 68	Re: What did you do to your truck today? replaced drivers door bottom.

03-06-2011, 07:09 PM	#2656
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: What did you do to your truck today? tore out the seat and old carpet, sand blasted the instrument bezel and painted it, reinstalled the tacho, sound deadener and scored matching chrome choke knob and cigarette lighter at the junk yard for $10. Attached Images __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

03-06-2011, 11:56 PM	#2657
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Refinished my speedo today. Just need to finish the fuel and temp gauges and paint the needles fluorescent orange You can see more pics on my build page. Tony __________________ Tony 66 GMC LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399283

03-07-2011, 09:00 AM	#2658
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: What did you do to your truck today? My cab is about 90% complete and its back on the road today. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

03-07-2011, 11:20 AM	#2660
tenni126 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 77	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Changed out the door lock cylinders and got the new wing window seal in on the drivers side. Here's a little tip in case anyone is considering the seal replacement: Don't. I did get it in, but it took a LOT of messing around. I'll post pics for the other side, as it should go quicker after the learning curve. It's not all that bad in hindsight, but requires a few rivets drilled out, and some 'creativity' on re-assembly, due to differences in the aftermarket parts. Last edited by tenni126; 03-07-2011 at 11:21 AM.

03-07-2011, 01:35 PM	#2661
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finally finished driver's side of bed where I removed the old chain mounts - eliminated holes and latch cutout areas; started passenger side but ran out of MIG gas (bigger bottle?)! Also patched the hideous hole where the antenna was… Attached Images

03-07-2011, 03:57 PM	#2664
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the heater panel painted and the glove box door re painted, the weather finally got in the temps where the paint will work, not perfect but not too much dirt in the paint... Attached Images

03-07-2011, 06:17 PM	#2665
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: What did you do to your truck today? She's Naked--------------call this the stripping thread Kieth http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...07426574_ogvuC

03-07-2011, 08:53 PM	#2667
Hipper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	Re: What did you do to your truck today? wether was nice enough took the fork lift and got the diff out of its hidding place and placed it on the flat bed of the 65 dually. Now to just get it under the bed insted of on it. __________________ 71 GMC Long Bed, 454,factory everything, lowered, and shaved. 64 GMC Short Bed (great grandfathers truck) 65 Chevy 1 ton Dually a/c p/s p/b v8 auto 89 Jeep Cherokee 3" lift 79 MG Midget (My 7 year old vehicle) 29 Ford Model A Rat Rod (in the works) 86 pontiac fiero 2.5 manual18 year olds) 87 pontiac fiero SE 2.8 auto (18 year olds) 90 Mitsubishi eclipes turbo AWD (18 year olds) 69 BMW 1600 (wifes toy)

03-07-2011, 09:04 PM	#2668
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,768	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Spent the day in the following manner: 1. Spent about 2 hours trying like hell to figure out why the gas pedal linkage would not line back up with the carb throttle, removing the linkage and turning it around - Had installed the relay backward after painting it 6 months ago. 2. Spent an hour mounting the wiper motor and trying to remember how the relay linkage was laid out. Had to refer back to the pictures I took 4 years ago. TAKE PLENTY OF PICTURES!! 3. Spent 3 hours installing the interior defroster/heater combo and under dash heater box 3. Spent an hour installing glovebox liner, light, bumpers and door. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 03-11-2011 at 10:29 PM.

03-07-2011, 11:48 PM	#2669
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: What did you do to your truck today? BBC installed............ __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl Last edited by 198plus; 03-08-2011 at 12:48 AM.

03-08-2011, 12:02 AM	#2670
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: What did you do to your truck today? What did I do to my truck today??? I took a picture of it cuz it looked really good as a daily driver parked in the high school parking lot. I am proud of my daughter that she loves driving a 64 truck! I was delivering a forgotten lunch. And it is still winter in Idaho __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"



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03-11-2011, 10:00 PM	#2671
TopFuel1966 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 471	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I took the ol' girl on her first checkout drive. Still lots of work to be done but she drives OK.

03-11-2011, 11:14 PM	#2672
evobuilder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 39	Re: What did you do to your truck today? got my truck dialed in..... runs freakin awesome.... EXCEPT..... it seems the float levals are still off a little. I will take running 90% better, then how ****ty it was running before. Now its time to get my temp gauge working, it never ends! Attached Images __________________ Evobuilder / Seattle, WA Hub Garage: www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/evobuilder

03-11-2011, 11:37 PM	#2673
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,768	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the day/night Mirror installed, the transmission cover in place, the bench seat mounted, the choke cable routed and the gas pedal mounted with brass screws so they never rust. Also I created an album for your viewing pleasure called "Fal-Tor-Pan, The Reassembly". Those of you who are Start Trek fans will know what I'm talking about. http://rides.webshots.com/album/579894970vydbSl Fal-Tor-Pan, the Re-fusion. This ritual was performed on a 1960 GMC 305 V-6, 127" wheel Base Wideside Pickup in 2011. The ritual was considered very EXPENSIVE, both to the Owner of the Truck and to the keeper of the Katra, read "Purse". For this reason, it was almost never performed and at the time of Jake's Fal-Tor-Pan, it is unclear whether the ritual would be complete by June 2011. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

03-11-2011, 11:43 PM	#2674
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,768	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I forgot to add that I mounted the under dash tissse holder, Sissy but kinda kool to have. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

03-12-2011, 12:12 AM	#2675
Doug19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 69	Re: What did you do to your truck today? evobuilder what is your supension set-up and how much is it lowered looks awesome and just what I am after

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